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30 minutes ago, Captain said:Here in Australia we call grilling and broiling heating from above. BBq is heat from below.
Yes in the US people will say they are "Having a barbecue" (Australian meaning - high heat from below) so the terminology is severely jumbled, even before traveling the world.
Probably too wordy to say, "Indirect heat with smoke at 230°F (110°C)" rather than "BBQ". 
24 minutes ago, Captain said:Here in Australia we call grilling and broiling heating from above. BBq is heat from below.
Yes in the US people will say they are "Having a barbecue" (Australian meaning - high heat from below) so the terminology is severely jumbled, even before traveling the world.
Probably too wordy to say, "Indirect heat with smoke at 230°F (130°C)" rather than "BBQ".
